Civic Literacy U.S. Government Structure & Constitution

Question 1

What is the main purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

Accepted Answer

To create a framework for governance and protect individual rights.

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To establish the laws for criminal cases.

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To regulate trade between states.

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To establish the size and location of government buildings.

Question 2

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

Accepted Answer

The legislative branch (Congress).

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The executive branch.

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The judicial branch.

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The Supreme Court.

Question 3

What is the system of checks and balances?

Accepted Answer

A system where the three branches of government balance each other’s powers.

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A way for the executive branch to control the judicial branch.

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A method to ensure equal distribution of resources among the states.

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A system to make the states more autonomous.

Question 4

Which document is considered the supreme law of the land in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Constitution.

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The Bill of Rights.

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The Declaration of Independence.

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The Articles of Confederation.

Question 5

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

To protect individual freedoms and rights from government infringement.

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To grant the government more power.

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To create laws governing taxation.

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To control the actions of state governments.

Question 6

How many amendments are in the U.S. Constitution?

Accepted Answer

27.

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15.

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50.

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13.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a power of the U.S. Congress?

Accepted Answer

To appoint Supreme Court Justices.

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To declare war.

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To regulate interstate commerce.

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To collect taxes.

Question 8

What is the role of the U.S. Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

To review the constitutionality of laws.

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To create new laws.

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To enforce the laws directly.

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To make decisions regarding public policy.

Question 9

Which of the following is a right guaranteed by the First Amendment?

Accepted Answer

Freedom of speech.

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The right to a speedy trial.

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The right to bear arms.

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The right to remain silent.

What is the main purpose of the U.S.Constitution?